Leo Babauta

Leo Babauta is the founder of Zen Habits, a site dedicated to finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. He lives in Davis, California with his wife and six kids, where he eats vegan food, writes, runs, and reads. Read his story.

I’m writing this guide for my kids as they grow up and go out into the world — but it’s for anyone who wants to connect with others. I’m writing it for my teenage self, who was shy and awkward and self-conscious. I’m writing it as a reminder to my…